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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1924

Page

6

Kid Norfolk Knocks Gibbons Out In Brief Title Bout

The fight ends in a quick stoppage as Tom Gibbons stops Kid Norfolk in the sixth round after landing decisive rights. Norfolk, partially blind in one eye, cannot continue and collapses on the canvas. The bout, part of a charity card, also features Tiger Flowers stopping Johnny Wilson in Atlanta.

Davis J. Walsh New York Tomei ‘Ward Kid Norfolk Pape Jarty Tom Gibbons Gibbons Jack Dempsey Soo Tier Flowers Tiger Flowers Atlanta Mike Ape Johnny Wilson John Hardy Tiger Norfolk Thomas Tom ‘Hiakes Glavons Tom

Fragmented musings and odd clippings from a historic issue

A jumble of quotes and snippets touches on Alfred, poverty, English court matters, a Dailey Michigan bank, a mock court martial joke, and stray notices. It includes stray lines about football captains in Waterloo, a tobacco magnate’s college bid, and scattered remarks on science and advertising. The text is chaotic with many garbled phrases and partial sentences.

Maccabees Organize Three-Team League

The Maccabees form a three team league with games slated Monday and Friday nights at Lincoln School. Captains Otto Helms Gerald Fowler and Finnest Hansen lead teams. Fowler's squad sits first, Hansen’s last. An independent five will be chosen from the three teams for playoff games. George Fergeman serves as business manager.

Lincoln School Otto Helms Gerald Fowler Finnest Hansen Fowlers Am Hansen George Fergeman

Intramural Cage Games Start at T C Saturday

Cedar Falls, Dec 10. Intramural basketball begins Saturday morning at the Teachers College per student council president Ray Moore. Drawings for team competitors set for Friday afternoon. two games slated each Saturday during the season. Six teams currently entered. late entries expected before Friday deadline.

Cedar Falls Ray Moore Prdent Student Council Fefors

Teacher cagers meet Hamilton quintet on Saturday

Cedar Falls reports a practice game with Hamilton University of Commerce at Mason City slated for December 20. Coach Art Dickenson aims to have his shooters classified by then to evaluate promising players and determine varsity prospects ahead of the conference season.

Cagers Hamilton Cedar Falls Sperial Hamiltonniversity of Commerce Mason City Tobacog Iefara Cokeh Art Dickenson Bost Varsity Kevhal

Waterlog boxing muddle hits midwest card chaos

Waterlog sportsmen face a boxing muddle as midweight matchups dominate the talk after a four round prelim in Milwaukee. Johnny Cling defeated Joe Krak while Blue and Moore traded wins in a tangle of results that leaves Waterloo promoters unsure of future attracts.

Perainus Tiger Johnny Clue St. Louis Lankie Krak Milwaukee Mickey Walker Waterloo Ronters Doe Karledine Vyeryous Mark Moore Ger Johny Cling Tim Moore Blue Gline

Notre Dame Announces 1925 Football Schedule Additions

Notre Dame will play a 10 game schedule in 1925 Athletic Director Knute Rockne announced Baylor University of Texas has been added to the slate The season opens here September 27 with Baylor The rest of the schedule includes Lombard Beloit Army Penn State Nebraska Minnesota Northwestern Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Knute Rockne Baylor University of Texas Texans Rockne Lombard Beloit Army Fenn State Nebraska Minnesota Northwestern Georgia Tech Carnegie Pach

Gibbons Draws Sailor Mobie In Ten Rough Rounds

In West Palm Beach New York fighter Gibbons fought ten hard rounds with Amy McClarin, producing a draw. The bout featured exchanges at close range and included several standout moments as spectators saw a contested decision.

Tose Gibbons Sailorie Saint Mobie al Moure Amy McClarin Akiand

South American grid fans blamed for ill sportsmanship

Argentine and Uruguayan papers condemn host crowds after recent matches between Uruguay Olympic and the Argentine eleven. Stones and bottles hurled at players in Montevideo and Buenos Aires, provoking calls to suspend international contests. Uruguayan sentiment rose as their boat home from Montevideo faced coal dumps at the pier.

Buenos Aires aArgentine Montevideo

Tutor Girls Swim Squad to Compete Here Thursday

The Tutor girls swim team from Iowa State Teachers College will race against time in a telegraphic meet sponsored by the University of Iowa tomorrow night at East High pool. Nine swimmers, many from Waterloo, compete with Florence Howard Alma Becker Harriet Gan Elane Haven Elizabeth Payne Hierrice Wallace Martha Dawson Judith Chace and Glides Rudston leading in various strokes. Results from Rast High will be telegraphed to Town Clubs before Saturday noon with winners announced soon after.

Iowa State Teachers College University of Iowa Marmaids East High Waterloo Florence Howard Alma Becker Harriet Gan Elane Haven Elzabeth Payne Ceidar Falls Hierrice Wallace Cedar Falls Martha Dawson Judith Chace Mewton Rudston Des Moines Rast High

Drake to Bring 13 Veterans Back for Next Grid Season

Des Moines reports Coach Ossie Solem will reunite a nucleus of 13 lettermen for Drake University football next season. Returning veterans include Des Moines players Thed Von Caries Ralph Amend and Ted Sloan and others from Chariton Grinnell Valley Junction Fairfield and Colorado with positions listed at centers guards tackles ends and halves. Two new spots to fill at quarterback and fullback.

Des Moines Ossie Solem Drake University Thed von Caries Ralph Amend Carl Amhelang Chariton Lyle Ewart Grinnell Roland Henry Willard Armstrons Jeff Robertson Mort Stilton Oklahoma Ted Sloan Valley Junction Ray Talbey Glenn Spears Fairfield Neb Joe Enright Greeley Colo Chuck” Everett William Sutherland Redfield Salem Sam Orebaugh Kenneth Mclaren Ben Lingenfelter Fort Dodge Tnd al Stocking Jack Sparks Qlavinda Homer Lyon Gunn Harald Blanchard Perry

OWA wrestlers set for five duals and conference meet

The OWA wrestling lineup advances to a slate of five duals followed by the conference meet. Reports mention competing teams and dates, with references to participants and rankings amid a weathered, fragmentary preview.

OWA

Five Sunday schools lead Intermediate basketball standings

East High hosts second week games in which Grace M E First Myvangelical Christ Episcopal First Presbyterian and Walnut Street Baptist remained unbeaten in the Intermediate division. United Presbyterian and Calvary Evangelical lost while Walnut Street Baptist and St Pauls M B impressed with height and speed. Chap man and Brooks shone for the losers as Linden M E fell to First Presbyterians 28 to 1.

East High Grace M. E Myvangelical Christ Episcopal First Presbyter Iain Walnut Street Baptist Guimes United Presbyterian Calvary Evangelical St. Pauls M. B St. Paul's Baptists Meteai Ang Hulett Risley Williams Christ Episcopal United Brethren Episcopalians Chapman Brooks Birsk M. E United Presbyterians Methodists Wochatine Hoag Tenpleton Presbyterians Grace M. B Calvary Evangelial Tive To & Carpenter and Greenley First Evangelical Westminster Presbyterians First Baptists Burton Avenue Baptists Unlimited League West High

Bowling Match Notes From Whiteside and Waterloo Highlights

In a City league at Whiteside lanes Bryant's office force beat the shop team in three straight games led by Mark Moore with a 168 single and Roy Bryant's 455 over three games. At Waterloo alleys Hawkeye Oil defeated Diamond Joe with Marsay grabbing top honors at 217. Two bowling fans from Ream heck visit Friday to watch Miller Constructing and Whiteside teams compete at West side alleys with matches at 7 and 9.

Bryant Shop Force Imo Whiteside Tllays Mark Moore Roy Bryant Lliryant Shop— Tfurst Smit Vattivan Mreye Harkham i Alelatire Winter Fearley Veterson Moore Cove Miller Constructiving Company Whiteside Alleys Tonom Ant

Stanford Faces Notre Dame in New Year's Day Showdown

Stanford football, preparing for the Notre Dame game in Pasadena, plans to rely on two strong new fullbacks Hey and Bogue as Ernie Nevers guards a weak ankle. Coach Glenn Warner tightens defense against passes and devises tricks for the Irish attack.

Associated Teess Palo Alto Cal Stanford Notre Dame Pasadena Ernie Nevers Montana California Blake Thomas Nevers Glenn Warner Hey Bogue Bogus Warner Trish

Notre Dame and Iowa to clash in May 21 track meet

Iowa meets Notre Dame in a dual track clash scheduled for May 21 at Iowa Field. The announcement from Notre Dame coach George Bresnan also notes Iowa will face Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota and Notre Dame again across outdoor and indoor conference meets and relay carnivals.

Towa City Chaeh Hiatte Raekne University of Notre Dame University of Iowa Iowa Field George T. Bresnahan Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota Notre Danc

West High struggles to form a cohesive basketball squad

West High coach Relph Sarit reviews a slow building team after football, with eight lettermen and many hopefuls yet to master fundamentals. Dunkerton looms as opening test. East High’s 40 candidate squad under Coach Heldt also shows progress, focusing on pivot, passing and defense ahead of Cedar Falls opener on Jan 8.

Relph Sarit West High Altho Dunkerton Lone Hudson Sarit Potter East East High Breen John Heldt Cedar Falls

Upper 10W4 U Expects Fast and Strong Cage Quintet

Fayette Ta Dec 10 Upper Town basketball prospects learned where a large delegation presented itself including veterans. Coach Dorman issued uniforms to all men to locate promising material. Last year’s team was spasmodic with injuries early in the season and Larson’s broken hand forced a new style. Dorman hopes for experienced players and many substitutes with Arena Kiple Luce Larson Sullivan Lauritzen Pierce Tate De Long back, Capt Bonker not returning.

Fayette Dorman Larson Arena Kiple Luce Sullivan Lauritzen Pierce Tate de Long Imaterial Bonker

Johnson Rest in New York as League Meetings Loom

Johnson rests in a New York hotel awaiting the major league meetings amid bribery scandal fallout. American and National league leaders weigh joint sessions and Landis’s fate while Cubs push to trade for Giants star George Kelly with Bob O Farrell as McGraw remains noncommittal.

Associated Press New York Bancroft Johnson Landis O'Connell- Delan Johnson Chicaggo Chicago Heydjer National League Merican League Cubs Killefer William Veeck Chiex- BO Cubs McGraw Giants Dickey George Kelly Bob O'Farrell

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